In my memories, Uncle Dino is always smiling and full of energy. His awesome fiery hair fit his bright personality and he always had a twinkle in his eye. Dino loved his family fiercely, and was especially terrific with the many children that flowered his life. When you have a big personality like Dino, you leave a big hole. You'll be missed, but your family is better for having been loved by you.

You will be missed by so many, You left behind a lot of memories that will never be forgotten. Rest In Peace Dino.

Joanne, I know how much you loved Dino and you will have a big empty space in your heart but looking at all these pictures I see a lot of love and smiles. He will always be remembered and I'm sure his name will come up often. It may bring tears now but just remember all the smiles your family had together. He will be missed but not forgotten....rest in peace Dino Linda

Sherri, kids and family, I would like to extend my condolences to you all. Know you are in my thoughts and prayers. When times become tough and the thoughts are drowning in grief, know that is the times family bands together and shows support for each other.

You have been loved and will be missed by many. You touched the lives of everyone each meet you- especially Sherri and her children. Look over Joanne and send her signs of your constant presence. You will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace.

DINO till we meet again rest in peace Johnny Barends

My entire childhood we were always told if you need anything just call papa, even if that just meant that we wanted Chinese food and mom said no. Papa was truly one of a kind, always at every school event front row (if he was supposed to in the front or not). Not many papas find themselves jumping off a school auditorium stage yelling "Geronimo" in front of a room of students but that was just papa. When papa was proud of you he let everyone know about it. Every award ceremony papa was there for me always clapping the loudest and ready to take my award home to pick out a proper frame for it so it could be hung on my wall. From endless princess tea parties, Saturday morning cartoons on the kitchen tv (only cool grandparents have tvs in the kitchen), to summers spent on day trips with the boys. My friends always told my I was lucky I had a young papa, I never understood what they meant to me he was papa. I love you papa.

Papa what can I say... you have been there for me my entire life. You've been the male role model that I've looked up to. I will miss you so much. From our days of just watching a movie and having pizza. I'll miss you so much.

Papa what can I say. I will miss you forever. I'll never forget all the papa and Connor days we had. From our trips to the trampoline park to our days playing at the McDonald's play area. You are so much more to me than just my papa. You were the person I looked up to. I'll miss you so much. I know you're looking down at us. Until we see each other again.

When you have a dad who makes an impact on your life and you think nothing can be better than watching him go from Dad to PAPA... Watching first hand the way he took right to being a papa with out loosing the funny and adventurous side. Seeing the way he has molded and shaped the lives of my boys the positive male role model and guidance he showed the girls by example. After seeing all this the hardest part is watching him go from dad to papa to "our angle" watching over us.. Dad give Casey a great big hug and tell her all about Savannah have a beer with Bill and tell him all about the boys and how much they have done. But remember your loudest Cheering squad will never forget you and our love will always be near. Thank you for everything you've done for me, my children and grandchildren. I love you!!

Papa you will be missed by so many. I'll always cherish the memories I have of the two of us. From Saturday morning cartoons to the time you put a pool in the middle of the room for me to play in. Thank you so much for all you've done. Growing up with a papa like you made my childhood amazing. Love you and miss you Forever.

A quote that was shared with me in a dark time yet brought me so much comfort. "Grief, I've learned, is really just love. It's all the love you want to give, but cannot. All that unspent love gathers up in the corners of your eyes, the lump in your throat, and in that hollow part of your chest. Grief is just love with no place to go." This only shows how much Dad was loved and he will never be forgotten.